February 6, 2025

 
 


Congratulations to all the 625 MJAR members who were approved to receive the

New Jersey REALTORS® 2024 Circle of Excellence Sales Award®.


The NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® recognizes those members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship.

You can officially begin to advertise your achievement to showcase your expertise.View the advertising rules here. Download the Circle of Excellence Awards logos here.

View the list of recipients.


Watch MJAR communications for registration and more details coming soon!


 


Important Real Estate Forms


MJAR Updated Listing Agreement

MJAR – through its legal counsel – has revised its Listing Agreement. This form is currently not available on ZipForms. We will notify members when the form is available on ZipForms. In the meantime, please use the updated Listing Agreement form available here or visit the Forms page on the MJAR website here.

New Listing Agreement by New Jersey Realtors® Available Now

NJ Realtors® launched new residential listing forms that are compliant with NJ laws and regulations. The date on the bottom of the forms is 01/2025.

  • Form 150: Residential Listing Agreement-Sale/Lease
  • Form 150A: Waiver of Broker Cooperation
  • Addendum to Residential Listing Agreement Regarding Lockbox Authorization

Login to ZipForms here to access these forms.

 

Jonathan Benowitz

John Lee

Coffee Commercial Real Estate:

1031 Exchange Basics Session


Tuesday, March 4, 2025

10:00 - 11:30 AM


Location: MJAR Headquarters

14 Old Bridge Turnpike

South River, NJ 0888


Join us for the next installment of Coffee & Commercial Real Estate, hosted by Jonathan Benowitz of Davis Commercial, with special guest John Lee of 1031 IPX. This in-person event will feature a presentation about 1031 exchange basics, followed by a Q&A and a general discussion about all things 1031 exchange and commercial real estate.


Member Cost: $5 (Receive a $5 gift card, if you pre-register for this session and attend)





Register Here






REALTOR Emeritus Status -

Applications Open

Appplication Period is April 2, 2025

A REALTOR® who has held membership in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for a cumulative period of 40 years as a REALTOR®, REALTOR®-Associate, or both, and who has served* at least one year at NAR, is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status.


* Served is defined as serving as an NAR officer, director, committee member, Federal Political Coordinator, Global Ambassador, or Global Coordinator to a country with which NAR holds a reciprocal agreement.


The association (MJAR) must complete the application and apply on behalf of the member requesting Emeritus status. The application period for REALTOR® Emeritus ends April 2, 2025.


If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying, contact MJAR Membership Manager Peggy Whiteside at Membership@MidJerseyAOR.com. For additional information or questions about the Emeritus Status process, email Emeritus@realtors.org.


 
 
Register Here

New Member Orientation Session

April 1 | 10 AM


No Cost to Members

Hybrid

Discover how MJAR is your connection to success as a real estate professional. The Orientation will give attendees an overview of the benefits, services and resources that are provided REALTOR® members of the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®. Hybrid registration is available with in-person attendance at the MJAR headquarters or virtual via Zoom.


Location:

MJAR Headquarters

14 Old Bridge Turnpike

South River, NJ 08882

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Enroll now here.

 

BROKERS: 2025 REALTOR® Magazine

In an effort to reduce waste and maintain cost-effective delivery of the REALTOR® Magazine, the National Association of REALTORS® has reduced the number of print magazines being mailed since 2023.


Members have the option of having their print magazine sent to their office or home. For those who still want the print version, the field "Preferred Publication" in the Member record in the M1 database at nar.realtor, then navigating to "My Account" determines where the magazine will be sent. If "Home" or "Member Mail" is slected, one copy of the magazine will be sent to that address.


For "Preferred Publication of Office" (street or mail), the magazines will be sent to the office in bulk depending on the number of members in that office who selected "Print and Preferred Publication" of one of the office addresses.


The allocation of print magazines is based on company size:

  • Six magazines to offices with six to 50 agents
  • 12 magazines to offices with 51 to 100 agents
  • 20 magazines to offices with more than 100 agents


View more information here.

 

Reminder Completion of Continuing Education (CE) Credits are Due by

April 30, 2025 to Avoid a Late Fee


The NJ Real Estate Commission (REC) requires licensees to complete 12 continuing education credits every two years.

Important dates for license renewal:

  • April 30: CE credits must be completed to avoid a $200 late fee from the NJ Real Estate Commission
  • May 1 - June 30: Licensees may submit CE credits, but are subject to a $200 late fee


The 12 CE credit hours include the following:

  • Two hours must be completed in the ethics topic area
  • One hour must be completed in the fair housing topic area
  • One course must be completed in the agency topic area
  • The remaining credits may be completed in core, ethics, fair housing, or elective topics


Visit the PSI Online Tracking System here to check your earned CE credits to date and the credits you still need to complete. For information about Continuing Education and other topics, visit the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) - Real Estate Commission (REC) here.

 
 

Speaker

Eileen Cahill


Register  Here

VIRTUAL NJREC CE CLASS

Code of Ethics & Fair Housing Act



Thursday, February 27 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

No Cost to Members


This 3-hour course fulfills the NAR triennial requirement and NJ REC continuing education requirement. Upon successful completion, students will gain an understanding of ethical real estate practices and the appropriate actions to take when ethical issues arise. To receive CE credit for online courses, attendees must participate fully and interact throughout the entire webinar.


NJ REC: 2 Ethics Credits (C20202156)

NJ REC: 1 Fair Housing Credit (C20202848)

 
 

Speaker

Isabelle Perkins





Register Here

IN-PERSON NJREC CE CLASSES

MJAR CE Power Pack

Don't Miss this Opportunity to Knock Out

6 CE Credits in One Day with these

Bundled Classes


Monday, March 17

Member Cost: $30 / Non-Member: $50

South River Office In-Person Only | Lunch Provided


  • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Multiple Offers – Be Prepared (3 CE)
  • 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Social Media and Laws– Dos and Don’ts (3 CE)

* Happy Hour after Class  


This registration is for the bundled classes only.

HYBRID NJREC CE CLASS

Agency Relationships & Disclosure

Understanding NJ Requirements 


Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Member Cost: $15/ Non-Member: $25

Instructor: Isabelle Perkins

This course satisfies the New Jersey Consumer Protection Enhancement Act requirement for one agency CE credit to be completed by the end of the current CE term (2023-2025). The course has been updated to include the relevant NJ Legislative changes effective August 1, 2024. Course Code: (C20169903) - 3 Agency/ Core NJ CE. Hybrid attendance available. View the flyer here. Register here.

 

NAR Opens Applications for

2025 Good Neighbor Awards

NAR is accepting application for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. The program honors real estate agents who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteer service and have lasting impacts on their communities. Learn more.

 

Virtual 2025 Tax Summit Series

Wednesday - February 5, 12, 19, and 26


Member Cost: $59


Learn from a real estate tax strategist, gain valuable information, participate in the live Q&A, and access exclusive resources after the session.This series is designed to help REALTORS® understand new and complex rules that can impact any taxpayer without a plan or expert guidance. Learn more here.

 

FREE WEBINAR – LEARN ABOUT THE NEW BRIGHT MLS NESTFULLY MOBILE APP – YOUR MLS SEARCH APP



Monday, February 10 | 10:00 - 10:45 AM


Get to know the new Nestfully mobile solution designed to simplify client communication and collaboration. This webinar will walk you through the download and login process, how to search for listings, working with your contacts/leads and more! No cost to attend. Register here.

 

NAR 2026 Leadership Academy is

Accepting Applications Until

February 14, 2025


REALTOR® members who have leadership experience at the local and/or state level but have not yet been actively involved at the national level should apply to the NAR Leadership Academy. Participants of this program will be able to develop, enhance, and hone their leadership skills and competencies. To learn more and to apply, click here.

 


Tap into RPR to Start 2025 Strong


NAR's Realtors Property Resource rolled out a wave of powerful features and upgrades in 2024, including Next Gen Reports, an upgraded mobile app, the Commercial ScriptWriter tool, and more. Use these “best of” tools to get a jump on the new year. View more information here.



 
 

Donate Now to Help California Wildfire Victims


More than 100,000 LA residents have been displaced in one of the most devastating wildfires in California history. Urgent assistance is needed to help the Los Angeles area recover and rebuild from the overwhelming destruction. You can support victims through your REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Through 1/31/2025, 100% of contributions earmarked for CA wildfire relief will go directly to helping relief efforts. Give now! Text "RRFCAStrong" to 71777 or visit rrf.realtor

 

NJ REALTORS®

Educational Foundation

2025 Scholarship Application Open


Applicants must be a member or a relative of a member of New Jersey REALTORS® to apply. In 2024, the Foundation awarded $60,700 to students attending both community college and undergraduate degree programs. The deadline to submit a scholarship application is March 13, 2025, at 5 PM. No exceptions. Apply now here.

 

New MJAR Satellite Office in Trenton


MJAR has a new location at 10 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 102, Trenton, in the New Jersey REALTORS building. The new satellite office will be open for members from 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Thursday. To visit the office, call MJAR Operations Manager Mary Ann Wissel at (732) 442-3400 or email Operations@MidJerseyAOR.com.

MJAR has two other offices located in South River and Branchburg. 

Headquarters

14 Old Bridge Turnpike

South River, NJ 08882


Satellite Office

3461 US Highway 22 East, Building B

Hunterdon Somerset Professional Park

Branchburg, NJ 08876

Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM 

Office: (732) 442-3400

FAX: (732) 442-7323

Email: Info@MidJerseyAOR.com.

 
 

MJAR 2025 Premier Affiliate Members

 


All Jersey MLS (Formerly CJMLS)

Contact: Richard Steinberg

(732) 661-9500

info@AllJerseyMLS.com

www.AllJerseyMLS.com


Big G Movers

Contact: Traci Gerckens

(855) 937-2444

traci@biggmoversinc.com

www.biggmoversinc.com


Movement Mortgage

Contact: Alex Rivera

(908) 914-5500

alex.rivera@movement.com

www.movement.com

 

Neo Home Loans

Contact: Pinky Shah

(732) 845-1991

team@pinkymortgage.com

www.pinkymortgage.com

 

MJAR Affiliates 


Enhance your business with our trusted Affiliate members. Our network of Affiliates are dedicated to helping you provide exceptional client experiences. To learn more about our Affiliate services and how they can benefit your clients, view a PDF of the MJAR Affiliate List or visit the Affiliate's Directory on the MJAR website.


Affiliate Membership Application 


Become an Affiliate member and take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to approximately 7,600+ members of the Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS®. Download the Affiliate membership application here.